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I know its not Winter, but this is a good deal...

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Demoncleaner, Jun 11, 2009.

  1. Jun 11, 2009 at 8:31 AM
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    Demoncleaner

    Demoncleaner [OP] Well-Known Member

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  2. Jun 11, 2009 at 11:18 AM
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    Felixatvtc

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    Have you found that you need winter tires vs the factory tires?
    could you really tell a difference? end up using 4wd less? less fishtailing?:confused:
     
  3. Jun 11, 2009 at 11:20 AM
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    TacoCo

    TacoCo Aspiring wrench monkey

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    Hmmmmmm, tempting. It looks like all the Blizzaks are on closeout.
     
  4. Jun 11, 2009 at 6:56 PM
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    Simon's Mom

    Simon's Mom Wag More Bark Less

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    My first winter season I swapped the stock dunlops for snowflake rated all terrains that were pricey. The tires did ok. This winter I decided (thanks to Hoosiertaco recommendation) running studded Firestone winterforce tires from Tirerack. Total cost shipped was less than $400. These tires were awesome, no fishtailing or minimal 4WD use plus on the black ice very planted.

    I ran the blizzaks on my tundra, those are a nice tire too. Great deal Demon
     
  5. Jun 12, 2009 at 2:27 AM
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    Capita

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    I have the winterforce studded tire mounted on black steel rims and it's well worth the money. I was quite impressed this past winter with them on.
     
  6. Jun 12, 2009 at 3:45 AM
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    David Tarantino

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    its old stock trying to make room for new
    but it is a good price :D
     

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